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[dunnage]

I have heard the Arguments that Time has stopped at Home, and while the Idea brings me slight Peace, I do not believe I can rest here without Consequence.

Inaction is as much of a Crime as active Treachery, and I wish to Help in any Fashion I may. I am able bodied, well used to working in open Seas and under Orders. You shall find my Complaints very few in number, under Condition that any Action asked of me is given fairly, and does not impugn on the Rights of God’s Creatures or against Country.

If I may also inquire, I am still hopeful to locate a dear Friend of mine, a Dragon by the name of Temeraire— or perhaps Lung Tien Xiang. He is of black coloring with blue markings, in the Heavy Weight class and distinguishable by a unique facial ruff and tendrils. If he is occupied, or perhaps if I am gone when He arrives, let Him know that He is missed, that He must take care of Himself, and that William Laurence asks only for Him to be happy, even if He is not near.

Cpt. Wllm Lrnce

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[inseine]

[The reply that comes back to Laurence is even more direct and concise than the first.]

That is something to ask your dragon. I cannot fathom there was much, aside from diving a dash too far into personal business.

- Javert

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[dunnage]

Temeraire can be curious, but he rarely means to offend. I am sure he would prefer to hear it directly from you, instead of through a proxy.

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[inseine]

So I have gathered. I shall bear that in mind.

[Yet he does not rush to contact Temeraire. Well, next time they talk, then.]

If there is nothing else, a good day to you. I would offer you a warm welcome, but that does not seem appropriate. Most of us do not choose to come here.